Politics
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China’s Non-Interference Policy and Growing African Concerns – By Alula A. Iyasu
In October 2012, the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) held a China-Africa Forum in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The event was perhaps the first ... -
Why African Women Bleach & The Golden Niche of Marketing – By Bright Simons
“Bleaching” is the preferred term in many parts of Africa for the use of cosmetics that lighten the tone of the skin. In 2011, ... -
Below the radar: How human rights abuses are being ignored in Tanzania – By Sarah Hermitage
In 2005 Jakaya Kikwete came to power as President of Tanzania on the back of anti-corruption rhetoric and assurances of good governance. Under his ... -
REVIEW: The Hard Road to Reform: the Politics of Zimbabwe’s Global Political Agreement — reviewed by Timothy Scarnecchia
Brian Raftopoulos (editor), The Hard Road to Reform: the Politics of Zimbabwe’s Global Political Agreement (Harare: Weaver Press in association with Solidarity Peace ... -
REVIEW: The great African land grab? Agricultural investments and the global food system – Robin Palmer
In an African Arguments brief in January 2011, I wondered “˜why, given that the long term impact of global land grabbing on many African ... -
Good neighbours? Rwanda’s strategies to defend its interests in Congo – By Kris Berwouts
Central Africa has been shaped by complex regional dynamics, through which local cleavages and national conflicts have spilled over national borders. Each country in ... -
Are Zimbabwe’s Relations with the West Warming as Elections Approach? – By Simukai Tinhu
When President Mugabe unilaterally announced that Zimbabwe’s general election would be held on the 31st July this year, this seemingly provocative action was met ... -
Britain and Africa: time to put the politics back in – By Julia Gallagher
Chris Mullin has accused me of “˜over-analysing’ Britain’s approach to Africa in his review of my book. I don’t disagree with him when he ... -
Somalia/money transfer: Barclays Decision Threatens Efforts to Build Lasting Peace and Security – By Laura Hammond
A recent decision by Barclays Bank to close the accounts of 250 money transfer organisations working around the world will have a particularly severe ... -
Checking the Africa facts – By Magnus Taylor
What’s the most important question in a journalist’s armoury? Answer: is it true? Peter Cunliffe-Jones, Director of the newly launched Africa Check, tells me ...
